History (Page 19)

Profiles, explainers, and other stories that dig into military history.

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Every President Since Teddy Roosevelt Has Owned One Of These Navy Clocks
Historical Figures

Every President Since Teddy Roosevelt Has Owned One Of These Navy Clocks

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 12, 2017

Why The Pentagon Is A Pentagon, And 6 Other Weird Facts About DoD’s HQ
History

Why The Pentagon Is A Pentagon, And 6 Other Weird Facts About DoD’s HQ

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Apr 11, 2017

Why The Wild Men Of No Man’s Land Endure, 100 Years Later
World War I

Why The Wild Men Of No Man’s Land Endure, 100 Years Later

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 7, 2017

Coffee Was So Important To The Army That GI Joe Gave It His Name
History

Coffee Was So Important To The Army That GI Joe Gave It His Name

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 7, 2017

Meet The Ex-CIA Agent Who Served In Iraq And Writes Batman Comics Now
Iraq War

Meet The Ex-CIA Agent Who Served In Iraq And Writes Batman Comics Now

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 6, 2017

Meet ‘The Most Armed Man In America’ And His Insane Arsenal
Vietnam War

Meet ‘The Most Armed Man In America’ And His Insane Arsenal

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 4, 2017

6 Ways World War I Still Affects The Way You Serve
History

6 Ways World War I Still Affects The Way You Serve

By Miranda Summers Lowe

Posted on Apr 4, 2017

This Is What It’s Like To Eat A 75-Year-Old Field Ration From World War II
World War II

This Is What It’s Like To Eat A 75-Year-Old Field Ration From World War II

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 4, 2017

Brad Pitt Is Here To Save Afghanistan In The First Full Trailer For Netflix’s ‘War Machine’
Afghanistan War

Brad Pitt Is Here To Save Afghanistan In The First Full Trailer For Netflix’s ‘War Machine’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 3, 2017

‘Dunkirk’ Might Just Be The Best WWII Movie Since ‘Saving Private Ryan’
World War II

‘Dunkirk’ Might Just Be The Best WWII Movie Since ‘Saving Private Ryan’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 30, 2017

9 Must-See Photos From A Marine’s Eye View Of The Vietnam War
Vietnam War

9 Must-See Photos From A Marine’s Eye View Of The Vietnam War

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 29, 2017

Vietnam Vets Bore An Immense Burden So Future Generations Wouldn’t Have To
Vietnam War

Vietnam Vets Bore An Immense Burden So Future Generations Wouldn’t Have To

By Derek Coy

Posted on Mar 29, 2017

Jim Webb Is Still Paying For Saying ‘Women Can’t Fight’
Vietnam War

Jim Webb Is Still Paying For Saying ‘Women Can’t Fight’

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 28, 2017

New Iraq War Film Focuses On Fierce Bond Between Marine And Her Working Dog
Iraq War

New Iraq War Film Focuses On Fierce Bond Between Marine And Her Working Dog

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 21, 2017

For First Time Ever, There Were No Combat Amputations For A Year In The Long War
Afghanistan War

For First Time Ever, There Were No Combat Amputations For A Year In The Long War

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Mar 20, 2017

How The Humvee Failed On The Battlefield And Sparked A Culture War Back Home
History

How The Humvee Failed On The Battlefield And Sparked A Culture War Back Home

By Adam K. Raymond

Posted on Mar 18, 2017

Here’s What Mosul Looked Like When US Troops Invaded It The First Time
Iraq War

Here’s What Mosul Looked Like When US Troops Invaded It The First Time

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 17, 2017

Nazi Soldiers On Crystal Meth Really Put The ‘Blitz’ In Blitzkrieg
World War II

Nazi Soldiers On Crystal Meth Really Put The ‘Blitz’ In Blitzkrieg

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 17, 2017

What Politicians Don’t Understand About The War In Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

What Politicians Don’t Understand About The War In Afghanistan

By Pete Meijer

Posted on Mar 17, 2017

Poland ‘100 Percent’ Sure Minnesota Man, 98, Was Brutal Nazi SS Officer
World War II

Poland ‘100 Percent’ Sure Minnesota Man, 98, Was Brutal Nazi SS Officer

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 14, 2017

5 Harrowing Stories Of Hand-To-Hand Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

5 Harrowing Stories Of Hand-To-Hand Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 10, 2017

This Kid’s School Project Unearthed A Crazy World War II Remnant
World War II

This Kid’s School Project Unearthed A Crazy World War II Remnant

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 9, 2017

After 75 Years, The Seabees Show No Signs Of Slowing Down
History

After 75 Years, The Seabees Show No Signs Of Slowing Down

By Matthew Olay

Posted on Mar 4, 2017

Watch The Trailer For A New Iraq War Film Written By An Actual Iraq War Veteran
Iraq War

Watch The Trailer For A New Iraq War Film Written By An Actual Iraq War Veteran

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 3, 2017

A Vietnam War Hero Discusses How The Nature Of Combat Has Changed Over The Years
Vietnam War

A Vietnam War Hero Discusses How The Nature Of Combat Has Changed Over The Years

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 2, 2017

Want To Watch Brad Pitt Play A Certain General In This New Trailer? Sure You Do
Afghanistan War

Want To Watch Brad Pitt Play A Certain General In This New Trailer? Sure You Do

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Mar 2, 2017

World War II Veteran Describes How Killing A German Soldier Stayed With Him
World War II

World War II Veteran Describes How Killing A German Soldier Stayed With Him

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 25, 2017

As A Young Captain, McMaster Commanded One Of The Most Epic Tank Battles In History
Gulf War

As A Young Captain, McMaster Commanded One Of The Most Epic Tank Battles In History

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 24, 2017

Russian WWII Theme Park Lets Kids Fight The Battle Of Berlin
World War II

Russian WWII Theme Park Lets Kids Fight The Battle Of Berlin

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 23, 2017

The Pacific HBO
World War II

‘The Pacific’: 5 things you didn’t know (until now)

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 23, 2017

He watched the Battle of Gettysburg from his house, then joined in
History

He watched the Battle of Gettysburg from his house, then joined in

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 22, 2017

Why I Think Lt Clint Lorance Is A Murderer
Afghanistan War

Why I Think Lt Clint Lorance Is A Murderer

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 22, 2017

Legendary Soldier Hal Moore Will Be Laid To Rest With A Public Funeral
Vietnam War

Legendary Soldier Hal Moore Will Be Laid To Rest With A Public Funeral

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 16, 2017

This Animation Tells The True Story Of A Soldier Who Was Lynched For Being Black In 1898
History

This Animation Tells The True Story Of A Soldier Who Was Lynched For Being Black In 1898

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 14, 2017

Green Beret Awarded Silver Star For Actions During Recent Battle In Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Green Beret Awarded Silver Star For Actions During Recent Battle In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 13, 2017

The History Of The CIA’s Silent Pistol Of Choice
History

The History Of The CIA’s Silent Pistol Of Choice

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

Osama Bin Laden Was Surprisingly Lax About Masturbation
Afghanistan War

Osama Bin Laden Was Surprisingly Lax About Masturbation

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Feb 8, 2017

Vietnam Vet Told To Use Wag Bag In VA Hospital Room With No Toilet
Vietnam War

Vietnam Vet Told To Use Wag Bag In VA Hospital Room With No Toilet

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 7, 2017

This Classic Submachine Gun Fought With The Resistance In Europe And SEALs In Vietnam
History

This Classic Submachine Gun Fought With The Resistance In Europe And SEALs In Vietnam

By Team T&P

Posted on Feb 1, 2017

What Trump’s Travel Ban Means For Iraqi Interpreters Who Served Alongside US Troops
Iraq War

What Trump’s Travel Ban Means For Iraqi Interpreters Who Served Alongside US Troops

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Jan 30, 2017

‘Apocalypse Now’ Is Becoming A Videogame
Vietnam War

‘Apocalypse Now’ Is Becoming A Videogame

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Jan 27, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 27, 2017

Liteky receiving the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson
Vietnam War

The Only Medal Of Honor Recipient To Ever Give His Medal Back Has Died

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 25, 2017

How Veterans Set The Precedent For America’s Greatest Protests
World War I

How Veterans Set The Precedent For America’s Greatest Protests

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 20, 2017

The 4th Infantry’s 100 Years Of Warfare Is A History Worth Reading
History

The 4th Infantry’s 100 Years Of Warfare Is A History Worth Reading

By Joe Byerly

Posted on Jan 18, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Gunny Whose Incredible Actions Earned Him The Nickname ‘Hero Of Nasiriyah’
Iraq War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Gunny Whose Incredible Actions Earned Him The Nickname ‘Hero Of Nasiriyah’

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

I Deployed Twice To Helmand, I Can’t Believe Marines Are Going Back
Afghanistan War

I Deployed Twice To Helmand, I Can’t Believe Marines Are Going Back

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 11, 2017

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle
Vietnam War

Colt Is Bringing Back The Iconic Vietnam War Service Rifle

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Jan 9, 2017

Sylvester Stallone And Adam Driver Team Up For Movie About Wounded Afghan Vet Travis Mills
Afghanistan War

Sylvester Stallone And Adam Driver Team Up For Movie About Wounded Afghan Vet Travis Mills

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

This Vets Group Thinks We Owe All Of Humanity An Apology For The Atomic Bomb
World War II

This Vets Group Thinks We Owe All Of Humanity An Apology For The Atomic Bomb

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 29, 2016

Unsung Heroes: The Marine Private Who Killed 11 Insurgents During A 30-Minute Firefight
Iraq War

Unsung Heroes: The Marine Private Who Killed 11 Insurgents During A 30-Minute Firefight

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 23, 2016

Why They Went: The Inside Story Of The Standing Rock Veterans
History

Why They Went: The Inside Story Of The Standing Rock Veterans

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

Denzel Washington: ‘Movies Are Not Difficult. Send Your Son To Iraq. That’s Difficult’
Iraq War

Denzel Washington: ‘Movies Are Not Difficult. Send Your Son To Iraq. That’s Difficult’

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 16, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 16, 2016

Ken Burns Is Finally Making A Documentary On The Vietnam War
Vietnam War

Ken Burns Is Finally Making A Documentary On The Vietnam War

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 12, 2016

The Tragic And Ignored History Of Black Veterans
History

The Tragic And Ignored History Of Black Veterans

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 9, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 8, 2016

Hear The Moment The US Turned Into A Global Superpower
World War II

Hear The Moment The US Turned Into A Global Superpower

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 7, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The 2 Green Berets Who Fought Valiantly To Repel A Massive Taliban Ambush
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The 2 Green Berets Who Fought Valiantly To Repel A Massive Taliban Ambush

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 2, 2016

Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation Is What America Needs In 2016
History

Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation Is What America Needs In 2016

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 24, 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook
Afghanistan War

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

Finally, We’re Getting a TV Series With Real SOF Stories From Iraq And Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Finally, We’re Getting a TV Series With Real SOF Stories From Iraq And Afghanistan

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 10, 2016

Unsung Heroes: The legendary Marine who dove onto a live grenade to save his men
Iraq War

Unsung Heroes: The legendary Marine who dove onto a live grenade to save his men

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 10, 2016